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Patent CA-2492693-C (CA)
Inventor: ACOSTA JORGE L
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2003-01-31
Granted: 2013-05-28
Abstract: An integrated data reader and electronic article surveillance (EAS) system (10), and methods of operation. In one configuration, a data reader such as a bar code scanner is equipped with an EAS deactivation module disposed behind the scanner surface preferably downstream and/or upstream of the scanner window (22, 42). The system (10) may be configured such that the EAS  deactivation module is interchangeable from the right side of the scanner housing (which is preferred for left-to-right scanning motion) to the left side of the scanner housing (which is preferred for a right-to-left scanning motion). In other configurations, the deactivation module may be disposed in the housing adjacent to the window and oriented longitudinally and parallel to the sweep direction of the item. The EAS deactivation modules (350a, 350b) have various configurations such as simple planar coils, a magnetically active core with coil windings, or two parts L-shape construction.
Patent CA-2498484-C (CA)
Inventor: ORHUN UFUK
IPC: H04N5/21
Filed: 2005-02-25
Granted: 2013-05-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting and correcting perspective distortion for document imaging is described. The document template of the present invention contains special markers that define the corners of the document. One of these markers, different from the others, uniquely identifies a particular corner. When an image of a document is captured and it is found to contain perspective distortion, the smallest rectangle that encloses the special markers in the captured image is calculated and geometric transforms are used to map the special markers in the captured image to the corners of the smallest rectangle. To correct for orientation errors during image capture, the captured image is rotated based on the location of the unique marker. The present invention can also provide feedback to the operator as the image is being captured. This feedback guides the operator to properly align the image reader for distortion-free imaging.
Patent CA-2504577-C (CA)
Inventor: TOPINKA JOHN B
IPC: A23L27/60
Filed: 2005-04-20
Granted: 2013-08-20
Abstract: Method and system for controlling the density to a predetermined level of an edible aerated foodstuff product during the preparation thereof. A density measurement is acquired on the aerated product at a location sufficiently downstream of a shearing unit used to form the aerated material such that the product is in an equilibrated state. Consequently an adjustment can be made in the introduction rate of aeration gas at a location upstream of the shearing unit which is calculated to reduce any difference between the predetermined an measured product densities in a precise and reliable manner. Also, injection gas of reduced solubility may be used so that product density can reach equilibrium sooner. Upstream disturbances in the density of a formulation starter material also may be monitored and countered by adjustments made in the gas flow rate to assist in maintaining a desired product density.
Patent CA-2507350-C (CA)
Inventor: MASCIOTRA EUGENIO
IPC: F24F13/28
Filed: 2005-05-18
Granted: 2009-06-23
Abstract: An air filtration assembly including a filter and an air duct. The air duct defines an inlet, an outlet and passageway extending therebetween. The air duct further defines a filter-receiving portion for receiving the filter between the inlet and the outlet. The filter-receiving portion includes a filter-retaining surface extending substantially radially inwardly into the passageway. The filter-receiving portion includes a filter-securing assembly for securing the filter against the filter retaining surface. The filter-securing assembly is selectively operable between a non-retaining configuration and a retaining configuration. In the non-retaining configuration, the filter is removable from the filter-receiving portion. In the retaining configuration, the filter is secured against the filter-retaining surface through the filter-securing assembly engaging at least in part the filter so as to bias the filter towards the filter-retaining surface.
Patent CA-2509048-C (CA)
Inventor: WINIECKI JERRY
IPC: B65D33/10
Filed: 2003-12-03
Granted: 2010-09-21
Abstract: A bag, method of making, and machine for making are disclosed. The bag (100) has an upper (503) and lower portion (501). The lower portion has a generally rectangular bottom (610) with first, second, third and fourth bottom edges. It also has a generally rectangular front, back left and right walls, each having a lower edge joined with the a bottom edge. The upper portion is joined to the lower portion. The bag has one or more of a zipper closure (215), a top peak with a resealable closure that extends the length thereof, four generally vertical corner seals, extending part of the way up the walls, and a resealable closure affixed along the entire length of the top.
Patent CA-2515595-C (CA)
Inventor: ZELMAN CHRISTINA LYNN
IPC: A44C1/00
Filed: 2005-09-16
Granted: 2007-07-10
Abstract: A boutonniere/corsage holder to secure a flower arrangement onto the surface of a piece of clothing, such as a lapel of a suit, is disclosed. The flower holder consists of a thin, elongated, flat body with opposing surfaces, a narrow central portion and widened end portions. The body is adapted to securely receive at the narrow central or entire portion, flower stem wrapping tape for securing the stem or stems of the flower arrangement to one of the surfaces of the body. An anchoring magnet is secured to the opposite surface that receives the flower arrangement, at one of the end portions of the body. A securing magnet is used to secure the body to the piece of clothing using the magnetic attractive force between the anchoring magnet and the securing magnet. The magnetic attractive force is sufficient to secure the flower holder and a flower arrangement to the surface while still allowing the user to remove flower arrangement and flower holder without difficulty.
Patent CA-2520219-C (CA)
Inventor: HANSEN SVEND ERIK
IPC: F03D13/10
Filed: 2004-04-02
Granted: 2013-08-13
Abstract: A wind turbine (1) has a base (5) divided into at least three ballast tanks (12). A vessel (7) has means for displacing the wind turbine between a loading space (25) and an unloading position (26). At its unloading position the vessel has winches (11) with at least three flexible lines (10) that can be connected with horizontally distanced lifting points (23) on the wind turbine base.
Patent CA-2520943-C (CA)
Title: Method for direct solvent extraction of heavy oil from oil sands using a hydrocarbon solvent
Inventor: WOLFF VINING THOMPSON
IPC: C10G1/04
Filed: 2005-09-23
Granted: 2011-11-22
Abstract: There is provided a method comprising: a) preparing a slurry having a temperature of between about 5°C and about 85°C by mining an oil sand deposit to produce a mined oil sand and mixing the mined oil sand with water; b) mixing the slurry with at least one hydrocarbon solvent thereby producing a solvent-slurry mixture; c) agitating the solvent- slurry mixture by transporting the solvent-slurry mixture along a pipeline, thereby producing an emulsion; and d) providing the emulsion to a primary separation facility.
Patent CA-2522578-C (CA)
Title: A method for improving data processing efficiency
Inventor: CHEN JIANGMING
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-02-18
Granted: 2009-06-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for improving data processing efficiency, comprising the following steps: 1) assigning each client browse window a corresponding memory block in the server, taking the amount of data to be displayed in a browse window as a data block, and saving temporarily in each memory block the N data blocks of the database that are corresponding to each browse window, respectively; 2) when the data displayed in the client browse window moves, if the data block to be displayed in the browse window and the neighboring data blocks thereof are all in the memory block, moving the data in the memory block, otherwise, saving the data block to be displayed in the browse window and the neighboring data blocks thereof in the memory block, and replacing the original data blocks in the memory block; 3) the client sending data operating commands to the server, and carrying out relevant operations on the database data; 4) after finishing the operations, updating the database with the database data in the relevant memory block. The method of the present invention can be easily implemented, and meanwhile it serves the purpose of saving system resource, increasing the speed of data processing, and improving the efficiency thereof.
Patent CA-2522888-C (CA)
Inventor: ABERG GUNNAR A K
IPC: A61K31/135
Filed: 2004-05-21
Granted: 2012-07-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to smooth muscle spasmolytic agents, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and method of using said compounds and compositions for the treatment of urinary incontinence, and other smooth muscle contractility conditions. More particularly, the present invention relates to certain metabolically stabilized secondary amines having smooth muscle relaxing properties while avoiding, on administration to a mammal, adverse side effects such as prominent antimuscarinic, arrhythmogenic and cardiodepressive effects.
Patent CA-2524429-C (CA)
Inventor: MCCONNELL LARRY D
IPC: B01D29/66
Filed: 2005-10-21
Granted: 2013-06-18
Abstract: A collector assembly (10) is configured to vent dust-laden air through at least one filter (22) in one direction using pressure in an air conveyor (14), whereby dust collects on one side of the filter or filters. The collector assembly is further configured to pulse compressed air through the filter or filters in an opposite direction to dislodge the collected dust into the air conveyor without the dislodged dust entering the atmosphere around the air conveyor.
Patent CA-2525587-C (CA)
Inventor: ELIA ERIC J
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2004-05-17
Granted: 2015-08-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé et un système de jeu vidéo dans une interface graphique utilisateur (GUI). Une interface utilisateur particulière permet d'explorer, extraire, et jouer à un jeu vidéo disponible dans un réseau, depuis un serveur.
Patent CA-2530155-C (CA)
Title: Ensemble de clavette de retenue pour dispositif de levage
Inventor: LUTTER ERNEST E
IPC: F16B7/00
Filed: 2005-12-15
Granted: 2014-03-25
Abstract: Un ensemble de clavettes de retenue pour un dispositif de levage. Une partie verticale possède une pluralité de rainures circonférentielles perpendiculaires à un axe de la partie verticale. Un palier de butée entoure la partie verticale et est supporté par le dispositif de levage. Un collier de retenue fendu avec une pluralité de protubérances circulaires internes s'accouple aux rainures circonférentielles dans la partie verticale pour empêcher un mouvement axial de la partie verticale. Une bague de retenue cylindrique avec une face supérieure ouverte et une face inférieure ouverte entoure le collier de retenue assemblé, la bague de retenue ayant un diamètre intérieur légèrement plus grand que le diamètre extérieur du collier de retenue. Une paire d'anneaux de fixation entourent le collier de retenue fendu au-dessus et au-dessous de la bague de retenue pour immobiliser la bague de retenue en place.
Patent CA-2530551-C (CA)
Inventor: BRAUNECKER BERNHARD
IPC: G01C9/20
Filed: 2004-06-01
Granted: 2013-04-02
Abstract: The invention relates to an optical inclinometer. According to the invention, an incline-dependent medium (6), e.g. a liquid surface, is positioned in the pupil of an optical subsystem and a detectable wave front is imaged onto a detector (3') by means of said medium (6). A phase displacement of radiation (S) emitted from a radiation source (11) is caused by said medium (6); the interaction of the radiation (S) and the medium (6) can take place during reflection or transmission. An aberration of the wave front caused by the medium (6) can be analysed by means of a wave front sensor and compensated by an evaluation unit (9') or the detector (3'). A wave front sensor having a diffractive structure formed upstream of each subaperture is compact and increases the resolution and the detectable angular region of the inclinometer.
Patent CA-2533776-C (CA)
Inventor: HOLZER WOLFGANG
IPC: B27G13/04
Filed: 2006-01-24
Granted: 2013-04-02
Abstract: This invention relates to a cutting blade for a chipping machine, with the cutting blades being designed so that splitting blades extending at least essentially perpendicular to a cutting edge of the cutting blade are present, which project beyond the cutting edge and/or stand out from the cutting edge, with the cutting blade consisting of a blade support and a blade head, with the blade head corresponding with a friction fit to the blade support, and with the blade head being designed as a disposable component.
Patent CA-2534705-C (CA)
Title: Biometric imaging capture system and method
Inventor: ZYZDRYN GREGORY
IPC: G06V40/13
Filed: 2004-07-30
Granted: 2012-12-18
Abstract: A method of reliably capturing biometric print images includes determining the print quality of a scanned image, detecting prints in the scanned image, and determining whether the scanned image is ready for capture. The method includes filtering the scanned image, binarizing the filtered image, detecting print area, print contrast, and print shape of the binarized image, and separating the print image into individual print images based on the print area, contrast, and shape. Each individual print image is classified based on a predetermined quality threshold and a quality classification of each individual print image is indicated. The method includes a predetermined capture delay time period, quality time period, and scanner timeout period. An operator can annotate issues regarding missing or unacceptable print images. A  system of reliably capturing biometric print images includes a scanner including a print capture manager, a computer, and a communication link between the computer and scanner.
Patent CA-2535833-C (CA)
Inventor: IYENGAR SRIDHAR G
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 2004-08-23
Granted: 2013-11-26
Abstract: The presence of a select analyte in the sample is evaluated in an electrochemical system using a conduction cell-type apparatus. A potential or current is generated between the two electrodes of the cell sufficient to bring about oxidation or reduction of the analyte or of a mediator in an analyte-detection redox system, thereby forming a chemical potential gradient of the analyte or mediator between the two electrodes. After the gradient is established, the applied potential or current is discontinued and an analyte-independent signal is obtained from the relaxation of the chemical potential gradient. The analyte-independent signal is used to correct the analyte-dependent signal obtained during application of the potential or current. This correction allows an improved measurement of analyte concentration because it corrects for device-specific and test specific factors such as transport (mobility) of analyte and/or mediator, effective electrode area, and electrode spacing (and as a result, sample volume), without need for separate calibration values. The analysis can be performed using disposable test strips in a hand held meter, for example for glucose testing.
Patent CA-2537502-C (CA)
Inventor: JOLLY WAYNE RICHARD
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2006-02-22
Granted: 2008-04-29
Abstract: The invention generally relates to an apparatus and a method for conveying and operating tools in a wellbore. In one aspect, a method of performing an operation in a wellbore is provided. The method includes running a selectively separable plug member accommodating a tool into the wellbore on a continuous rod and positioning the separable plug member adjacent a receiver member disposed in the wellbore. The method further includes manipulating the weight of the continuous rod to seat the separable plug member in the receiver member. In another aspect, a plug assembly for use in a wellbore is provided.
Patent CA-2539229-C (CA)
Inventor: BOMBARDELLI EZIO
IPC: A61K36/87
Filed: 2004-09-10
Granted: 2015-07-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to oral pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions for the treatment of cellulite containing Vitis vinifera extracts, Centella asiatica triterpenes and dimeric Ginkgo biloba flavonoids, in the free form or complexed with phospholipids.
Patent CA-2539533-C (CA)
Inventor: JACQUES REMI
IPC: C01B33/187
Filed: 2004-09-07
Granted: 2013-08-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a silicate of an element chosen from alkali metals, alkaline-earth metals or rare earths, comprising a reaction between silica and a sulfate of said element in a reactor equipped with at least one submerged burner within a molten mass, said submerged burner being fed with a gas containing oxygen, an excess of fuel/reducing agent being introduced into the reactor relative to the oxygen effectively consumed. The process allows the reaction to be carried out satisfactorily and at relatively low temperature.
Patent CA-2543353-C (CA)
Inventor: DHARMADHIKARI NITIN BHALACHANDRA
IPC: A61K/
Filed: 2004-06-30
Granted: 2012-05-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un système d'administration de médicament par voie orale comprenant : a. un noyau qui comporte une composition d'ingrédient actif renfermant au moins un ingrédient actif ainsi qu'un excipient pharmaceutiquement acceptable, et ; b. un enrobage qui entoure le noyau. Le système d'administration de médicament selon l'invention est conçu de manière que l'enrobage soit retiré de manière fiable, intégralement ou partiellement, d'une ou de plusieurs surfaces présélectionnées du système, lorsqu'il est mis en contact avec un environnement aqueux, à condition que l'enrobage demeure sur au moins une desdites surfaces.
Patent CA-2545014-C (CA)
Title: Method for the production of capsules with a heat-shrinkable skirt and capsules obtained according to said method
Inventor: GRANGER JACQUES
IPC: B29C48/10
Filed: 2004-11-08
Granted: 2012-05-15
Abstract: The method involves forming an extruded tube (21) made of thermoplastic material by a die (31) of diameter D0, thickness E0 and area S0. The tube is axially drawn in order to obtain an axially elongated tube (22) of an area S1, where the value of S0/S1 is between 2 and 10. The tube is radially expanded for forming a radially expanded tube (23). The tube (23) is cut into several portions (24). Independent claims are also included for the following: (a) a heat-shrinkable cap intended to cork a mouth of bottle (b) a heat-shrinkable crown cap intended to cork the mouth of bottle (c) a cover intended to cork the mouth of an effervescent wine bottle (d) a stick of corks or covers formed by stacking of the corks and covers.
Patent CA-2545945-C (CA)
Inventor: BORCHARDT GLENN R
IPC: H01H85/22
Filed: 2006-05-09
Granted: 2014-09-16
Abstract: Fusible comportant un ensemble d'élément de fusible et un ensemble d'élément de fusible auxiliaire dans une configuration solide de substance extinctrice d'arc. L'ensemble d'élément de fusible comporte une première caractéristique de fonctionnement et l'ensemble d'élément de fusible auxiliaire comporte une deuxième caractéristique de fonctionnement différente de la première caractéristique de fonctionnement. Un adaptateur de pose peut être utilisé pour adapter un fusible à une fixation non standard de fusible. L'adaptateur de pose peut comprendre un premier élément et un deuxième élément d'adaptateur qui se fixent au fusible pour fournir des contacts ayant une relation spatiale appropriée pour entraîner la fixation non standard. Un fusible et un adaptateur de pose peuvent être emballés sous forme de nécessaire.
Patent CA-2546408-C (CA)
Inventor: RUEEGG WILLY THADDAEUS
IPC: A01N37/22
Filed: 2004-11-03
Granted: 2013-05-07
Abstract: A pesticidally active combination comprising an HPPD-inhibiting herbicide in the form of an agrochemically acceptable salt and an insecticide is disclosed, provided that the HPPD inhibiting herbicide is not a compound of formula (A) wherein Ra is C1-2 alkyl or chloro; Rb is hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl; and Rc is C1-4 alkyl is disclosed.
Patent CA-2548902-C (CA)
Title: Highly-structured silica having a low water uptake, preparation method thereof and uses of same
Inventor: DROMARD ADRIEN
IPC: H01M50/443
Filed: 2004-12-20
Granted: 2011-06-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a highly-structured precipitated silica having a low water uptake and high dispersibility in different pasty or solid matrices or media, elastomers or silicon, and to the preparation method thereof. The invention also relates to the use of said silica, for example, as a reinforcing filler in matrices based on elastomers (clear or semi-clear for shoe soles), in silicon matrices (in particular, for the coating of electric cables), as a filler and/or support and/or vehicle in different compositions (food compositions, cosmetic compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, compositions for the production of paints or paper, compositions for the production of porous membrane separators for batteries) or as a thickening agent in toothpastes.
Patent CA-2550794-C (CA)
Inventor: LUDIN LEV
IPC: A61F2/04
Filed: 2006-06-22
Granted: 2014-08-19
Abstract: A shunt valve assembly includes an electromechanical brake mechanism that locks a position of a pressure setting mechanism within a shunt valve assembly. The electromechanical brake can maintain the position of the pressure setting mechanism in the presence of a relatively strong magnetic field to maintain a set pressure differential within the shunt valve assembly. In certain cases, the shunt valve requires repositioning of the pressure setting mechanism within the shunt valve assembly to adjust a fluid flow rate through the shunt valve assembly. A clinician can activate an external controller to transmit a signal to the shunt valve assembly through magnetically coupled antennas between the controller and the shunt valve. The shunt valve assembly utilizes the signal to activate the braking mechanism and unlock the pressure setting mechanism. The clinician then operates the controller to non-invasively reposition the pressure setting mechanism and adjust the pressure at which the shunt valve opens.
Patent CA-2557387-C (CA)
Inventor: BARRAS DOYLE
IPC: G06F11/32
Filed: 2006-08-25
Granted: 2012-10-16
Abstract: La présente divulgation porte sur une méthodologie de visualisation des données pour aider les administrateurs réseau et les ingénieurs services de systèmes informatiques complexes à diagnostiquer et à traiter les défaillances, les erreurs et autres conditions semblables d'un système informatique, et des processus informatisés, et des architectures et des systèmes connexes à l'appui de la méthodologie. Cette méthodologie produit une représentation visuelle de la gravité relative et de la similitude de conditions de défaillances diverses dans de multiples dispositifs du système informatique complexe. La représentation visuelle représente visuellement les divers dispositifs de calcul et/ou ressources à l'intérieur d'une grille tridimensionnelle localisée selon un premier axe représentant la gravité des conditions de défaillances subies par les dispositifs ou ressources, et selon un deuxième et un troisième axes représentant la similitude ou la disparité des types de conditions de défaillances subies par les dispositifs ou ressources.
Patent CA-2558785-C (CA)
Inventor: YOUNG JANEL E
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2005-02-16
Granted: 2015-06-09
Abstract: The present invention includes methods for the inhibition of post-operative adhesion formation between tissue surfaces in a body cavity having been subjected to a surgical procedure, which methods involve administering Tranilast, or an analog thereof, directly to tissue surfaces in the body cavity in amounts and under conditions effective to inhibit formation of adhesions, and to delivery vehicles and compositions suitable for use for local, non-systemic administration of a drug to the body and directly to tissue within a body cavity having been subjected to a surgical procedure.